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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,455.21, 955,833.19 and 252,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,455.21, 955,833.19 and 252,814.45 is: 379,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,455.21 : 955,833.19 = 252,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,455.21/955,833.19 = 252,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,455.21x = 955,833.19 × 252,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,455.21x = 241,648,442,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,648,442,221.60/637,455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,083.01

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